Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 21 years in jail for 3 corruption cases
A Bangladesh court sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison after finding her guilty in three corruption cases linked to Rajuk New Town Project, reported local media. The case stemmed from alleged irregularities in plot allocation. According to the court, plot was allotted to Hasina "without application and in a manner that exceeded legally authorised jurisdiction."